We interrupt our regular programming to bring you this broadcast from LEGO. They have unveiled the latest set to be added to the 18+ Icons line, 10334 Retro Radio. It’s the second piece of vintage tech to see an official LEGO set in recent years, following LEGO Ideas 21327 Typewriter. Much like the typewriter, this radio includes functional controls that can activate a sound brick inside. But if you’d prefer to play your own shows on it, there is storage in the back for your smartphone as well. This 906-piece set will be available for US $99.99 | CAN $129.99 | UK £89.99 from June 4th, with LEGO Insiders getting early access from June 1st.
LEGO Icons 10334 Retro Radio | 906 Pieces | Available June 1 for LEGO Insiders, June 4 for non-Insiders | US $99.99 | CAN $129.99 | UK £89.99
Finally, here is LEGO’s press release:
ESCAPE TO AN ERA OF RETRO REVERIE WITH LEGO® ICONS RETRO RADIO
9th May 2024: Today the LEGO Group unveils the LEGO® Icons Retro Radio set, a nostalgic nod to the iconic music styles of the 1950s and 1960s. The retro radio promises a delightful voyage through musical time, combining vintage charm with contemporary functionality.
This 906-piece set brings the summer vibes and offers a unique and novel experience to music, art and nostalgia aficionados. Once the build is complete, the build features a dial to turn the sound on/off or switch between different pre-recorded sounds in soundbrick – mimicking a real retro radio. With a modern twist, music fans can insert and hide a mobile phone via the radio’s back panel to play tunes.
Transport back to the 1950s and 1960s, eras that became powerful forms of expression and creativity. With vintage decoration and vibrant colours, the retro radio integrates seamlessly with today’s modern interior making this set a captivating decorative centrepiece and the perfect gift for any occasion.
EGO® Icons Retro Radio (10334)
• Age: 18+
• Price: €99.99 / £89.99/$99.99
• Pieces: 906
• Product No.: 10334
• Dimensions: 13 in. (32 cm) high, 9 in. (23 cm) wide and 2.5 in. (7 cm) deep
• Available: LEGO Insiders early access on 1st June and 4th June for non-insiders.
I think the idea of this is really fun, but they don’t appear to have put any effort at all towards making an acoustic-channeling design for the phone space. Then again, I suppose lowering the audio quality of phone speakers WOULD be more authentic to a radio.